Nutrition And Health(Hsci 103) Question Paper
Nutrition And Health(Hsci 103)
Course:Nursing Sciences
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2011
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instructions:
Answer THREE questions only in the answer booklet provided
Question ONE is compulsory
Question one
Define the following terms
(3mks)
Health
Wellness
Nutrients
Describe the concept of "self-care in health maintenance
(3mks)
State five factors that influence health promotion behaviours
(5mks)
Explain the relationship between stress and health
(3mks)
Describe three characteristics of a diet that promotes health
(6mks)
Describe two nutritional deficiencies in children and state interventions for each
(4mks)
Explain why iodine and zinc are important elements in the diet
(3mks)
Explain why good nutrition is essential to determining health status and longevity
(3mks)
Question Two
Explain with examples four risk factors that influence health and probability of developing a disease
(10mks)
Explain why malnutrition is prevalent amongst Kenyan children
(10mks)
Question Three
Explain ten ways of preventing food borne diseases
(10mks)
Describe five cultural practices that influence nutritional status of individuals
(10mks)
Question Four
Explain the effect of over nutrition and suggest how this can be avoided with reference to children
(10mks)
Describe a healthy diet that you would recommend for a pregnant female
(10mks)
Question Five
Describe the nutritional advice you would give to someone suffering from diabetes type II
(10mks)
Explain the causes of nutritional anaemia
(10mks)
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